Political Punchtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1768532009-07-05T20:23:06ZTypePadKenya Dig It? President Obama Talks Africa, Chastises Politics in Late Father's Homelandtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011571c284e5970b2009-07-05T16:23:06-04:002009-07-05T20:25:30ZIn anticipation of his Friday trip to Ghana, his first visit as president to sub-Saharan Africa, President Obama gave an interview to AllAfrica.com in which he criticized his late father's home country, Kenya, and explained why he's visiting Ghana on...Kristina WongUS-Russian Arms Negotiators "Under the Gun," Might Temporarily Bypass Senate Ratification for Treatytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011571c235b2970b2009-07-05T13:51:43-04:002009-07-05T17:51:43ZMOSCOW -- With the clock running out on a new US-Russian arms treaty before the previous Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, expires on December 5, a senior White House official said Sunday said that the difficulty of the task...Kristina WongAsked What He Doesn’t Like About Himself, President Obama Cites His Golf Gametag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570cd3147970c2009-07-05T13:30:22-04:002009-07-05T17:30:22ZMOSCOW -- In his first interview with Russian media, President Obama was asked, "what don't you like about yourself?" The president responded, "I have been playing golf lately, and I don't like my golf swing." Laughing, the president continued, "you...Kristina WongToday's Q's For O's White Housetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570afb38c970c2009-07-02T14:34:51-04:002009-07-02T18:34:51ZABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: Robert, just to follow on what Dan was saying earlier, yesterday, the president, at a health care forum, said the stimulus has done its job. Are we to take that as an indication that...Lindsey EllersonAfghanistan Offensive and Iraq Withdrawal: Obama's National Security Advisor Discusses Both with ABC Newstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115719bf669970b2009-07-01T19:53:43-04:002009-07-02T12:47:57ZABC News' Ann Compton reports: Just back from Afghanistan as a bold new military offensive gets underway, National Security Advisor James Jones sounds confident about President Obama's surge strategy. "The pieces are there and over the next two months we...Kristina WongWho Makes the Big Bucks at the White House? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570a655bb970c2009-07-01T18:58:15-04:002009-07-01T23:08:43ZABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: The annual list of White House staffer salaries was posted by the White House today, providing a juicy peek into the take home pay of President Obama’s team. Twenty-eight-year-old speechwriter Jon Favreau, for example, rakes...Kristina WongObama Quizzed at Health Care Town Hall: On Taxing Benefits, Single Payer System, and Costs tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570a59a7e970c2009-07-01T15:40:27-04:002009-07-01T21:04:19ZABC News' Yunji de Nies and Sunlen Miller report: President Barack Obama says he does not want to raise taxes on health care benefits, but instead hopes to lower the amount of money individuals can deduct on their taxes. “I...Kristina WongToday's Q's for O's White Housetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef01157199f3b1970b2009-07-01T13:32:51-04:002009-07-01T17:32:51ZABC News' Yunji de Nies: But, Robert, what about the smaller businesses? I mean, obviously, Wal-Mart is the largest, you know, employer in the country. What does an employer mandate really look like? And what level could be able to...Kristina WongSpotlight on Non-Profit Work, Obama Calls on “Deep Pockets” tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115709e173f970c2009-06-30T15:36:54-04:002009-06-30T19:39:00ZABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: With an ode to his grassroots community organizing days, President Obama called for a greater cooperation between non-profit organizations and the governments today in the East Room. “Solutions to America's challenges are being developed every...Kristina WongObama says Iraqi People Right to Celebratetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115709ddee6970c2009-06-30T15:14:47-04:002009-06-30T19:14:47ZOn the day that U.S. combat troops exit Iraq, President Barack Obama called the day a marker of progress and responsibility for the Iraqi people. Caitlin TaylorToday's Q's for O's White Housetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115709d42e0970c2009-06-30T14:04:32-04:002009-06-30T18:04:32ZABC News' Yunji DeNies reports: de Nies: Robert, on that point about security, you talked about the Americans, but what about the Iraqis? Five Americans were killed on the eve of the handoff. Are you confident in the Iraqi security...Caitlin TaylorPOTUS to LGBT: "Welcome to Your White House"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570944644970c2009-06-29T17:59:59-04:002009-06-29T21:59:59ZABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: ABBA's "Dancing Queen" filled the East Room, as more than 200 prominent gays and lesbians gathered for the first ever celebration of Pride month at the White House. The President and First Lady entered...Kristina WongObama Gives Biden Iraq Assignmenttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570943a5b970c2009-06-29T17:38:02-04:002009-06-29T21:38:02ZVice President Joe Biden will serve as a point of contact in the White House on Iraq, a senior administration official said today.Lindsey EllersonMichelle Obama Announces Money for Health Clinicstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011571896452970b2009-06-29T17:22:29-04:002009-06-29T21:22:29ZABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: Michelle Obama stepped into the health care policy debate this afternoon, criticizing the current state of care in America and announcing the release of $851 million in recovery funds to support community health centers....Lindsey EllersonObama Says Coup in Honduras Would Set a "Terrible Precedent" tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115718962b9970b2009-06-29T17:19:13-04:002009-06-29T21:19:13ZThe President said that the US still believes Manuel Zelaya is still President of Honduras.Gorman GormanToday's Q's for O's White House tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115718930b4970b2009-06-29T16:04:53-04:002009-06-29T20:04:53ZABC News' Yunji de Nies reports: de Nies: On don't ask/don't tell, how much was the president personally involved in that? I know you've said that he sort of turned that policy change over to the Pentagon, and you... (CROSSTALK)...Huma KhanObama on New Energy Efficiency Standards: 'Light Bulbs May Not Seem Sexy' tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef011570937f41970c2009-06-29T14:56:54-04:002009-06-29T19:34:19ZFor the third time since the House of Representatives narrowly passed the climate bill on Friday night, President Obama has spoken out with praise for the House and called on the Senate to continue working on the bill.Gorman GormanTake Two Town Halls and Call Congress in the Morningtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef01157187ca70970b2009-06-29T12:49:52-04:002009-06-29T16:49:52ZAnn Compton reports: President Obama has scheduled two more town hall meetings to explain health care reform, on the heels of his primetime appearance on ABC News last Wednesday. The White House has made it official 00 there will be...sara justOne Last Thought on MJtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115717e49db970b2009-06-28T13:54:13-04:002009-06-28T17:54:13ZAnyone else remember this from the shows "Fridays"? On vaca til July 5, have a great Independence Day, everybody. - jptKristina WongObama Hails 'Bold and Necessary' Step by the House on Climate Change, Calls on Senate to Take Next Steptag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c4df253ef0115716a7117970b2009-06-26T22:54:41-04:002009-06-27T02:54:41ZABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: Standing in the Diplomatic Room, President Obama hailed the “bold and necessary step” taken by the House of Representatives by passing the climate change bill this evening. “Just weeks ago, few in Washington believed that...Lee Speigel